Active Directory courses can help you learn user and group management, authentication protocols, and directory services architecture. You can build skills in configuring domain controllers, managing access permissions, and implementing security policies. Many courses introduce tools like PowerShell for automation, Active Directory Users and Computers for management tasks, and Group Policy Management Console for policy enforcement, providing practical experience in maintaining and securing network environments.
Skills you'll gain: Systems Administration, IT Infrastructure, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, Cloud Management, Active Directory, Server Administration, Disaster Recovery, Cloud Infrastructure, Technical Consulting, Cloud Services, Servers, Network Infrastructure
★ 4.8 (27K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Azure Active Directory, Active Directory, Microsoft Azure, Multi-Factor Authentication, Authentications, User Accounts, Authorization (Computing), Identity and Access Management, Self Service Technologies
★ 4.5 (103) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft 365, Azure Active Directory, Email Security, User Provisioning, Vulnerability Management, Multi-Factor Authentication, Endpoint Security, Microsoft Intune (Mobile Device Management Software), User Accounts, Authentications, Threat Detection, Cloud Management, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Security, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Office, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Administration, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Copilot
Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Modeling, Azure Active Directory, Cryptography, Authentications, Vulnerability Management, Network Security, Security Strategy, Cloud Security, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Data Storage Technologies, Penetration Testing, Operating Systems, Encryption, Cyber Security Strategy, Cloud Computing, Compliance Management, Active Directory, Computer Security Incident Management
★ 4.7 (3.1K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Azure Active Directory, Microsoft Azure, Virtual Networking, Active Directory, Load Balancing, Cloud Management, Virtual Machines, Kubernetes, Network Monitoring, Identity and Access Management, User Provisioning, Network Troubleshooting, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Containerization, Network Planning And Design, Cloud Storage, Cloud Computing, Cloud Security, User Accounts
★ 4 (35) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Intune (Mobile Device Management Software), Endpoint Security, Microsoft Windows, Authentications, Application Deployment, Operating System Administration, Cyber Security Policies, Azure Active Directory, Group Policy, Enterprise Application Management, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Applications, Enterprise Security, System Configuration, Security Management, User Provisioning, Android (Operating System), Patch Management, Active Directory
★ 4.8 (35) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Active Directory, Azure Active Directory, Group Policy, Hybrid Cloud Computing, User Accounts, Windows PowerShell, Microsoft Azure, Identity and Access Management, Authentications
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Package and Software Management, Linux Commands, Shell Script, Unix Shell, Linux, Unix Commands, Unix, Command-Line Interface, Linux Servers, grep, Scripting, File Management, File Systems, IT Automation, Operating Systems, General Networking, File I/O
★ 4.6 (1.8K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Network Security, Computer Systems, Encryption, Data Storage Technologies, Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Security Controls, General Networking, Active Directory, Cloud Computing, Firewall, Microsoft Azure, Operating Systems, Network Monitoring, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Business Software, Virtualization
★ 4.7 (2.6K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Windows Servers, Authorization (Computing), Microsoft Windows, Authentications, Operating System Administration, User Accounts, Group Policy, Security Controls, Enterprise Security, Active Directory, Software Installation, Servers, Server Administration, System Configuration, Network Performance Management, Computer Networking
★ 4.7 (682) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Windows, Operating System Administration, Patch Management, System Configuration, File Systems, Windows PowerShell, Active Directory, Systems Administration, Performance Tuning, Hardening, Desktop Support, System Monitoring, Data Storage, User Accounts, System Support, Identity and Access Management, Virtual Machines, Firewall, IT Infrastructure, Security Testing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Authentications, Azure Active Directory, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Identity and Access Management, Active Directory, Single Sign-On (SSO), Authorization (Computing), Multi-Factor Authentication, Cyber Security Policies, Enterprise Security
★ 4.4 (194) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
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